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Grads get cash boost from healthcare auxiliary

Capilano University
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2019 graduating class, members of the SC Healthcare Auxiliary and Capilano University instructors.

On March 5, representatives from the Hopkins and Halfmoon Bay branches of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary presented the graduating class of the Healthcare Assistant Program, Capilano University, Sechelt campus, with cheques for $400 each, in recognition of their hard work and dedication to their new career in healthcare.

These 10 graduates will have no trouble finding positions, as there is an enormous shortfall in this profession province-wide, but it is hoped that all these graduates will remain on the Sunshine Coast. Currently, there are more than 20 openings to work in the hospital, care homes, homecare or with private providers.

Capilano University will be holding an information session for the next program (that starts in September) on March 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in classroom 104, at the Sechelt campus on Inlet Avenue. 

Earlier, the Auxiliary had also provided $1,000 bursaries to three mature students to assist with tuition costs: Casey Shaw, Bryn Moss and Karla August. 

– Submitted by Jen Gray, SC Healthcare Auxiliary